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  •    A UPS driver unloads packages from a truck and arranges them for delivery AP PhotoMark Lennihan   MR Online

    30 percent of U.S. corporations planning holiday season layoffs

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on December 4, 2025 by Tom Hall (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Dec 06, 2025)

    The monthly report by human resources firm ADP (Automatic Data Processing) found that U.S. private employers cut 32,000 jobs in the month of November, the latest sign of an accelerating jobs massacre.

  •    Fired Texas AM University senior English lecturer Melissa McCoul Photo Texas AM   MR Online

    Texas A&M professor, dean and department head fired in far-right backlash

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on September 30, 2025 by Trévon Austin (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Oct 07, 2025)

    Nowhere is this more visible than in Texas, where more than 280 complaints have reportedly been filed against K-12 educators alone for alleged “disrespect” toward Kirk or his political legacy.

  •    This photo provided by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts on Feb 26 2025 AP PhotoICE   MR Online

    Iowans protest following kidnapping of Des Moines superintendent by immigration Gestapo

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on September 28, 2025 by Jacob Crosse (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Sep 30, 2025)

    In an attempt to smear Roberts as a dangerous fugitive, ICE claimed it found a loaded pistol in his vehicle.

  •    President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a memorial for fascist activist Charlie Kirk Sunday Sept 21 2025 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale Arizona AP PhotoJulia Demaree Nikhinson   MR Online

    Trump turns Kirk memorial into campaign for theocratic-fascist dictatorship

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on September 23, 2025 by Patrick Martin (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Sep 24, 2025)

    The only serious question in American politics today is how this movement toward dictatorship can be stopped.

  •    Scourged Back a photo taken April 2 1863 Baton Rouge Louisiana USA Original caption Overseer Artayou Carrier whipped me I was two months in bed sore from the whipping My master come after I was whipped he discharged the overseer The very words of poor Peter taken as he sat for his picture   MR Online

    Historic images of slavery removed by national parks after Trump directive

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on September 19, 2025 by Landon Gourov, Tom Mackaman (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Sep 22, 2025)

    Trump’s crusade to whitewash American history mirrors his administration’s attacks on art and science.

  •    Unemployment documentation from Michigan and Nevada 2025   MR Online

    Jobless claims highest in 4 years as tariff-driven layoffs, price hikes wreak havoc on U.S. workers

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on September 12, 2025 by Tom Hall (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Sep 13, 2025)

    The working class must become the center of the fight against dictatorship, which is impossible without a struggle against the capitalist system itself.

  •    President Donald Trump speaks as Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg listens during a dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House Thursday Sept 4 2025 in Washington AP PhotoAlex Brandon   MR Online

    Trump’s dictatorship and the American oligarchy

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on September 5, 2025 by Andre Damon (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Sep 09, 2025)

    In 2012, their market capitalization stood at just $1.1 trillion. Today, their combined market capitalization has surged over 15-fold, to $19 trillion.

  •    The Detroit Opera production of The Central Park Five by Anthony Davis 2025 Credit Detroit Opera media   MR Online

    Detroit Opera cancels season opener as Trump’s cuts impact cultural life across Michigan

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on July 31, 2025 by Shannon Jones and Valery Tsekov (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Aug 05, 2025)

    The Detroit Opera has cancelled its season-opening production of The Girl of the Golden West (La fanciulla del West) by Giacomo Puccini.

  •    A crew of firefighters from Ciudad Acuna Mexico left aid in search and rescue efforts near the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Monday July 7 2025 in Ingram Texas AP PhotoEli Hartman   MR Online

    Texas flood disaster: A crime of capitalism

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on July 7, 2025 by Patrick Martin (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Jul 11, 2025)

    The death toll from flash flooding in Texas continues to rise, now above 100, with many still missing and presumed drowned.

  •    US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers his speech during 22nd Shangri La Dialogue summit in Singapore Saturday May 31 2025 AP PhotoAnupam Nath   MR Online

    U.S. demands Asian allies prepare for “imminent” war against China

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on June 3, 2025 by Peter Symonds (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Jun 06, 2025)

    U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laid down the law to military allies and partners throughout the Indo-Pacific: “Dramatically escalate your military build-up and put yourselves on a war footing for conflict with China.”

  •    Palestinians after an Israeli air strike in the northern Gaza Strip Photo by UN PhotoShareef Sarhan  CC BY NC ND 20   MR Online

    Israeli academics issue open letter condemning Gaza genocide

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on June 1, 2025 by Andre Damon and David North (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Jun 04, 2025)

    The letter—addressed to the Association of University Heads in Israel, the Board of Academic Public Colleges, the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, and Academics for Israeli Democracy—is a reaction to the launching of “Operation Gideon’s Chariots”.

  •    Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks to employees at the Department of Homeland Security Jan 28 2025 in Washington AP PhotoManuel Balce Ceneta   MR Online

    Department of Homeland Security revokes Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on May 22, 2025 by David Rye (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted May 24, 2025)

    U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) head Kristi Noem sent a letter to Harvard University Thursday informing the school’s administration that she was revoking its ability to enroll international students under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

  •    President Donald Trump left greets Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House Monday April 7 2025 in Washington AP PhotoEvan Vucci   MR Online

    For first time, Netanyahu names ethnic cleansing of Gaza as official war aim

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on May 21, 2025 by Andre Damon (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted May 23, 2025)

    On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time officially stated that an Israeli war aim is the ethnic cleansing of Gaza, openly stating what had been the unspoken goal of Israel since October 7, 2023.

  •    Speaker of the House Mike Johnson Republican Louisiana speaking as President Trump listens AP PhotoWilfredo Lee   MR Online

    Republicans move forward with plan to cut an estimated $715 billion in Medicaid funding

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on May 14, 2025 by Jacob Crosse (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted May 16, 2025)

    In a massive attack on the working class, on Sunday, House Republicans confirmed that their main proposal for offsetting some of their planned $4.5 trillion in tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy and mega-corporations will come in the form of at least $880 billion in cuts to social programs, centered on Medicaid.

  •    Trucks line up to enter a Port of Oakland shipping terminal on Wednesday Nov 10 2021 in Oakland California AP PhotoNoah Berger   MR Online

    Trump issues executive order requiring English proficiency for truckers, escalating attacks on immigrant workers

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on May 5, 2025 by Jane Wise (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted May 06, 2025)

    In a barrage of executive orders issued last week, including one late Monday afternoon targeting so-called “sanctuary” cities, President Donald Trump launched a naked attack on the democratic rights of immigrants and the working class as a whole.

  •    Harvard University Widener Library Photo by Wikimedia Commons  CC BY 40   MR Online

    Trump threatens to revoke Harvard University’s tax exempt status and visas for international students

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on April 18. 2025 by Kevin Reed (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Apr 19, 2025)

    On Wednesday, President Donald Trump asked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to revoke Harvard University’s tax exempt status.

  •    Students applaud next to a Palestinian flag as the 13 students who have been barred from graduating due to protest activities are recognized by a student address speaker during commencement in Harvard Yard at Harvard University in Cambridge Mass Thursday May 23 2024 AP PhotoBen Curtis   MR Online

    Harvard’s rejection of Trump’s authoritarian demands and the fight to defend academic freedom and democratic rights

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on April 16, 2025 by David Walsh (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Apr 17, 2025)

    On Monday, Harvard University president Alan Garber announced the university would not comply with the Trump administration’s demands to crush political opposition, hand over control of critical departments to government oversight and generally establish a reign of ideological terror and right-wing thought control on the Cambridge, Massachusetts campus.

  •    Protesters gather in front of the Detroit Institute of the Arts April 5 2025   MR Online

    Millions protest across the U.S. against Trump’s efforts to establish a fascist dictatorship

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on April 6, 2025 by WSWS Staff (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Apr 07, 2025)

    The situation must be stated with absolute clarity: The Trump administration is moving systematically and deliberately to establish a dictatorship.

  •    President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House April 2 2025 AP PhotoMark Schiefelbein   MR Online

    Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” escalate economic war against the world

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on April 3, 2025 by Nick Beams (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Apr 05, 2025)

    The imposition of the new U.S. tariff regime unveiled by President Trump yesterday is a declaration of economic war against the rest of the world.

  •    This photo taken from video released by the Ansar Allah Media Office via the Al Masirah TV channel shows a human being taken for treatment at a hospital in Sanaa Yemen Saturday March 15 2025 following US airstrikes on the country AP PhotoAl Masirah TV   MR Online

    U.S. massacres dozens of civilians in airstrikes on Yemen

    Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on March 17, 2025 by Andre Damon (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS))  | (Posted Mar 18, 2025)

    Over the past year, the United States and Israel have waged a major regional war, coordinated with the Gaza genocide, targeting Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iran itself.

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    Andy Merrifield    A 1926 Soviet illustration of a production of Gogols play The Government Inspector showing audience members in the foreground and actors on stage in the background   MR Online

    Almost two centuries after its opening night, Gogol’s five-act satirical play The Government Inspector continues to create a stir with every performance, seemingly no matter where. Maybe because corruption and self-serving double-talk aren’t just familiar features of 19th-century Russia, but have become ingrained facets of all systems of government and officialdom, making them recognizable to […]

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